Sunday, October 31, 2010

Industrial Design: Crane Humidifers

 
Industrial designs need to be both visually appealing and functional in order to capture the attention of the consumer. One terrific example of effectively understanding this demand would be Crane’s line of humidifiers. Their humidifiers bring an element of fun to allergy season. Before when a person was struck ill they would have to lug out an oatmeal-colored, box-shaped humidifier, find space for the massive thing, and have to endure the annoying hum of a well-broken-in humidifier. However, now there is a silent, space-saving, and playful option when it comes to allergy, cold, and flu season. The Crane humidifiers are geared towards children and nursery rooms, but adults can appreciate this silent, colorful, space-saver as well. Specifically, let’s look at the Penguin humidifier. This humidifier has a unique form compared to others on the market. The clear water tank helps users know the level of water without having to unnecessarily detach the top from the bottom basin. Typically, humidifiers are absent of color. However, the colors of the penguin create a great contrast, which instantly brings attention to it over its’ competitors. The bilateral symmetry does not distract the eye and simplifies the overall concept. The animal-form is not just for looks but it has clever functioning elements as well. One great example would be Crane’s new take on the steam or mist spout, which is the penguin’s beak. Humidifiers have often been overlooked in terms of a product in need of design. The endearing animal-form is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

http://www.household-gadgets.com/crane-humidifier.html

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